Here we go again, doesn't it always seem that way? I am here to show you my journey if you are interested. I have been "DiEtInG" for much too long. Now I am going to listen to my body and push it hard when I am in need to. I have no secret, I have no over night miracle cure for my obesity. I have hit an all time high of 305 pounds and was just disscusted with myself because I had made a promise to myself that I would not get there ever!
So here I am starting over, day 1! This will be my last day one ever, I have had so many. This does not mean that I will fall, because I know that I will fall alot. But my journey includes getting right back up when I fall. That is the plan, I can do that.
I want to be SEXY that is my goal. No Numbers or scales will get me down. I will weigh in once a month to see that I have made progress that I need. I made a promise to myself not to step on the scale during the month of October, which I gave in and stepped on the scale yesturday. I weighed in at 296 that is my starting weight now.
Every day I will be dedicating my day to a certain person that has influenced me. I have alot of people to be thankful for and losing weight for me has been my goal for a long time but I need more motivation. So yes Day 1 is for ME! I am going to reach my goals for the day for ME today. So watch out I may dedicate a day to you one day, you never know who will be next.
I feel really great and have been feeling great and working out for a week now and I love feeling this way. I have a goal of 2 hours of moderate activity every day, 9000 steps, and to burn 3800 calories every day. I love when my body bugg watch beeps at me telling me I have reached one of my goals for the day and I cannot wait to hear it again.
I have learned that eating chocolate is nothing compared to the excitment I get about a workout finished or the look I get while shopping knowing I will be able to shop at ALL stores by March. Or feeling great about the food choices that I made throughout the day. I LOVE it!
Can't wait to be sexy!
XOXO
Lyndsi
around 220 pounds
Me one week before I met Ryan.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
And the winner is.... Rebekah Jakeman! She is amazing and has lost 18% of her body weight in these past 13 weeks
BEFORE
AFTERS
Rebekahs Fitness Challenge Story
Short Version: Weight Loss is all about motivation and timing.
Long Version:
Before the Challenge: In the last ten years, my husband has done five years of grad school and then spent several years building a multiple-office law practice. During this time we also had five kids, currently ranging in age from ten months to eight years old. Although there has been much joy and big successes, there have been many moments of utter exhaustion and intense stress. During these times, I let myself be an emotional eater. Reese’s peanut Butter Cups, apple pie, brownies, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies—you name it. Consuming sugar is what got me through those tough times.
Finally after the birth of our fifth child, I got a membership to our local club and began swimming laps. My coach let me know right off that exercise only makes up about 20% of weight loss, food choices make up the other 80%. So I started getting myself mentally prepared to start some sort of diet after Christmas.
I was considering some sort of crash diet, but realized this would only fix my problem temporarily. Yes, I might lose lots of weight, but I would gain it all back if my habits had not changed. The Challenge: When I heard about the Challenge, I knew it would be a perfect way to keep me motivated. I really liked the idea of weekly goals and being accountable for my weight each week.
I opted not to do any crash diet, but to eat normal foods and just limit myself. So I started counting calories using an app called “My Fitness Pal.” The first week I chose to do the “move more challenge.” This completely opened my eyes to some of the habits I had resorted to after years of being pregnant and nursing babies. While some of these habits had been appropriate at those times, I realized it was time for me to change. Instead of feeling more tired, I felt great moving more.
The other challenges that really helped me were the 64oz. of water a day and the wheat only challenge. I use to really dislike wheat. Suddenly though, when it was my only option, I started to really like it. I find it does taste good and it makes me feel fuller than white flour products. Drinking a tall glass of water before meals really has helped me too since I eat less throughout the day.
The other challenge that really helped was eating more veggies. I know that a lot of my weight loss came because I really tried to make veggies my main focus throughout my day. Someone told me that when you look at your dinner plate at meal time, it should be 2/3 full of fruits and veggies. I often ate a steamer of veggies as a whole meal along with a slice of wheat bread or a bagel. I ate tons of salad. I also found myself really trying to get my family to eat more veggies too.
I was complaining to a friend that all my kids ever ate was Mac &Cheese and hot dogs. She pointed out though that as moms we are the ones who buy it. Very true. So I remembered that and kept the veggies available. Surprisingly, my kids really do love veggies and eating simpler, healthier food.
Although, I never approached my exercise as my main means of losing weight, I did try consistently to get to the pool at least 3 times a week. I felt so much better physically, mentally and emotionally when I had done a good work out. My family has seen what a difference it has made, so they have been very supportive.
After the Challenge: I am really excited that I won, but not necessarily for myself. I wanted to prove that people can be healthy, eat normal food (yes, I did eat cheesecake, have a cookie now and then) and still lose lots of weight. The key for me was being disciplined most of the time—not all the time because every once and awhile you need to give yourself a break from the “1200 calories only” rule. But I do believe that busy women with kids, pursuits, etc. can eat well and lose weight too.
I really feel like there is a time and season for weight loss. Of course, we should all try to be healthy throughout our lives. For me though, I feel strongly that there is a time and place for it. We shouldn’t beat ourselves up for getting a second bowl of ice cream. Often that second round of dessert is what gets us through another day. Then there comes a time though for everyone, when they can let go of those habits and lean on healthier ones to feel happier.
What helped me lose weight—
--Tall glass of water before breakfast.
--Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast (keeps you full and has protein in it)
--Four servings of veggies a day.
--If I did go out to eat for lunch with friends, then I kept dinner limited to a salad.
--I tried to eat only one-two carbs and dairy a day.
--limited snacks and snitching while cooking.
--really limited sugar. Your body burns veggies and healthy foods way faster then sugar.
--No eating after dinner.
--Weigh yourself before breakfast. Your weight is lower at the beginning of the day.
Rebekahs Fitness Challenge Story
Short Version: Weight Loss is all about motivation and timing.
Long Version:
Before the Challenge: In the last ten years, my husband has done five years of grad school and then spent several years building a multiple-office law practice. During this time we also had five kids, currently ranging in age from ten months to eight years old. Although there has been much joy and big successes, there have been many moments of utter exhaustion and intense stress. During these times, I let myself be an emotional eater. Reese’s peanut Butter Cups, apple pie, brownies, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies—you name it. Consuming sugar is what got me through those tough times.
Finally after the birth of our fifth child, I got a membership to our local club and began swimming laps. My coach let me know right off that exercise only makes up about 20% of weight loss, food choices make up the other 80%. So I started getting myself mentally prepared to start some sort of diet after Christmas.
I was considering some sort of crash diet, but realized this would only fix my problem temporarily. Yes, I might lose lots of weight, but I would gain it all back if my habits had not changed. The Challenge: When I heard about the Challenge, I knew it would be a perfect way to keep me motivated. I really liked the idea of weekly goals and being accountable for my weight each week.
I opted not to do any crash diet, but to eat normal foods and just limit myself. So I started counting calories using an app called “My Fitness Pal.” The first week I chose to do the “move more challenge.” This completely opened my eyes to some of the habits I had resorted to after years of being pregnant and nursing babies. While some of these habits had been appropriate at those times, I realized it was time for me to change. Instead of feeling more tired, I felt great moving more.
The other challenges that really helped me were the 64oz. of water a day and the wheat only challenge. I use to really dislike wheat. Suddenly though, when it was my only option, I started to really like it. I find it does taste good and it makes me feel fuller than white flour products. Drinking a tall glass of water before meals really has helped me too since I eat less throughout the day.
The other challenge that really helped was eating more veggies. I know that a lot of my weight loss came because I really tried to make veggies my main focus throughout my day. Someone told me that when you look at your dinner plate at meal time, it should be 2/3 full of fruits and veggies. I often ate a steamer of veggies as a whole meal along with a slice of wheat bread or a bagel. I ate tons of salad. I also found myself really trying to get my family to eat more veggies too.
I was complaining to a friend that all my kids ever ate was Mac &Cheese and hot dogs. She pointed out though that as moms we are the ones who buy it. Very true. So I remembered that and kept the veggies available. Surprisingly, my kids really do love veggies and eating simpler, healthier food.
Although, I never approached my exercise as my main means of losing weight, I did try consistently to get to the pool at least 3 times a week. I felt so much better physically, mentally and emotionally when I had done a good work out. My family has seen what a difference it has made, so they have been very supportive.
After the Challenge: I am really excited that I won, but not necessarily for myself. I wanted to prove that people can be healthy, eat normal food (yes, I did eat cheesecake, have a cookie now and then) and still lose lots of weight. The key for me was being disciplined most of the time—not all the time because every once and awhile you need to give yourself a break from the “1200 calories only” rule. But I do believe that busy women with kids, pursuits, etc. can eat well and lose weight too.
I really feel like there is a time and season for weight loss. Of course, we should all try to be healthy throughout our lives. For me though, I feel strongly that there is a time and place for it. We shouldn’t beat ourselves up for getting a second bowl of ice cream. Often that second round of dessert is what gets us through another day. Then there comes a time though for everyone, when they can let go of those habits and lean on healthier ones to feel happier.
What helped me lose weight—
--Tall glass of water before breakfast.
--Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast (keeps you full and has protein in it)
--Four servings of veggies a day.
--If I did go out to eat for lunch with friends, then I kept dinner limited to a salad.
--I tried to eat only one-two carbs and dairy a day.
--limited snacks and snitching while cooking.
--really limited sugar. Your body burns veggies and healthy foods way faster then sugar.
--No eating after dinner.
--Weigh yourself before breakfast. Your weight is lower at the beginning of the day.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
New Plan!
I am pleased to tell you I have started all over again. I am starting my Healthy lifestyle now. I have had this mental block and I have been trying to get past it. I feel that I have the ability to anything I set my mind to. I decided I am running a Marathon! I am going to train with coach Lora Erikson she is the amazing blonde runner.
I know your all thinking where is the weight loss challenge. I have decided that this weight loss challenge will be my last one. The contestants will recieve results through there email and I will post winners on my facebook page.
I am looking for a good logging book for my runs and exercises and my food log. Do you have any suggestions?
I know your all thinking where is the weight loss challenge. I have decided that this weight loss challenge will be my last one. The contestants will recieve results through there email and I will post winners on my facebook page.
I am looking for a good logging book for my runs and exercises and my food log. Do you have any suggestions?
Monday, February 6, 2012
weeks 3, 4, and 5
results
week 1 % week 2 % week 3% week 4 % week 5 % week 6 % total %
0.686498856 0 0 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.649350649 1.350762527 -0.795053004 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
0.492610837 0.495049505 0 -0.995024876 0 100 0
2.314814815 0 100 #DIV/0! 0 100 2.777777778
2.464332036 1.196808511 0.403768506 0.27027027 1.761517615 100 5.966277562
2.631578947 0 0 1.081081081 3.278688525 100 6.842105263
2.051282051 0.785340314 0.527704485 0.795755968 0 100 4.102564103
0.475285171 100 #DIV/0! 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.47706422 1.317027281 100 #DIV/0! 1.011029412 100 1.19266055
3.415300546 1.555869873 0.143678161 0 0.143884892 100 5.191256831
3.709810387 0.813356164 0.73370738 0.173913043 0 100 5.358615004
3.111739745 0.729927007 0.735294118 0 0 100 4.526166902
2.205882353 -1.503759398 1.481481481 0 0 100 2.205882353
1.23253903 1.331114809 100 #DIV/0! 0 100 2.958093673
0.784313725 0.790513834 0.398406375 0 1.2 100 3.137254902
3.340517241 0.22296544 0 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
3.9497307 0.46728972 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.253521127 1.921229587 1.175318315 0.594648167 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.952380952 1.510989011 2.649930265 1.432664756 0.872093023 100 7.210884354
2.059496568 1.577102804 -1.008902077 -0.235017626 -1.289566237 100 1.14416476
1.595006935 0.493305144 0.566572238 1.709401709 -2.536231884 100 1.872399445
0 1.152737752 0 0.29154519 0 100 1.44092219
-0.357142857 3.558718861 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100 3.928571429
0 0 0.699300699 -1.17370892 0.464037123 100 0
3.165735568 1.634615385 1.075268817 0.988142292 0.099800399 100 6.797020484
0.659340659 0.442477876 -0.444444444 1.327433628 0.67264574 100 2.637362637
0.134952767 2.162162162 0.483425414 0.069396253 1.597222222 100 4.385964912
2.835332606 0.448933782 0.789177001 0.284090909 0.284900285 100 4.580152672
2.05811138 1.73053152 0.503144654 0.505689001 -0.444726811 100 4.297820823
1.619433198 0.205761317 0.206185567 0.20661157 0.207039337 100 2.429149798
2.540415704 1.658767773 0.530120482 -0.581395349 -0.240847784 100 3.879907621
2.735042735 3.16344464 0.998185118 1.283226398 0.185701021 100 8.11965812
2.720527617 1.440677966 1.117798796 1.913043478 1.15248227 100 8.079142622
4.063205418 0.705882353 0 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.684563758 1.034482759 1.393728223 1.060070671 1.428571429 100 7.382550336
2.896995708 1.988950276 2.254791432 0.461361015 0.811123986 100 8.154506438
2.27014756 1.103368177 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100 6.923950057
1.108269395 0.862068966 0.826086957 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.611620795 0 0.307692308 -1.234567901 1.219512195 100 0.917431193
1 4.04040404 0 0.526315789 1.058201058 100 6.5
0 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
I have a different system now so its easier to calculate but its alot harder to post.
week 1 % week 2 % week 3% week 4 % week 5 % week 6 % total %
0.686498856 0 0 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.649350649 1.350762527 -0.795053004 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
0.492610837 0.495049505 0 -0.995024876 0 100 0
2.314814815 0 100 #DIV/0! 0 100 2.777777778
2.464332036 1.196808511 0.403768506 0.27027027 1.761517615 100 5.966277562
2.631578947 0 0 1.081081081 3.278688525 100 6.842105263
2.051282051 0.785340314 0.527704485 0.795755968 0 100 4.102564103
0.475285171 100 #DIV/0! 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.47706422 1.317027281 100 #DIV/0! 1.011029412 100 1.19266055
3.415300546 1.555869873 0.143678161 0 0.143884892 100 5.191256831
3.709810387 0.813356164 0.73370738 0.173913043 0 100 5.358615004
3.111739745 0.729927007 0.735294118 0 0 100 4.526166902
2.205882353 -1.503759398 1.481481481 0 0 100 2.205882353
1.23253903 1.331114809 100 #DIV/0! 0 100 2.958093673
0.784313725 0.790513834 0.398406375 0 1.2 100 3.137254902
3.340517241 0.22296544 0 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
3.9497307 0.46728972 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.253521127 1.921229587 1.175318315 0.594648167 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.952380952 1.510989011 2.649930265 1.432664756 0.872093023 100 7.210884354
2.059496568 1.577102804 -1.008902077 -0.235017626 -1.289566237 100 1.14416476
1.595006935 0.493305144 0.566572238 1.709401709 -2.536231884 100 1.872399445
0 1.152737752 0 0.29154519 0 100 1.44092219
-0.357142857 3.558718861 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100 3.928571429
0 0 0.699300699 -1.17370892 0.464037123 100 0
3.165735568 1.634615385 1.075268817 0.988142292 0.099800399 100 6.797020484
0.659340659 0.442477876 -0.444444444 1.327433628 0.67264574 100 2.637362637
0.134952767 2.162162162 0.483425414 0.069396253 1.597222222 100 4.385964912
2.835332606 0.448933782 0.789177001 0.284090909 0.284900285 100 4.580152672
2.05811138 1.73053152 0.503144654 0.505689001 -0.444726811 100 4.297820823
1.619433198 0.205761317 0.206185567 0.20661157 0.207039337 100 2.429149798
2.540415704 1.658767773 0.530120482 -0.581395349 -0.240847784 100 3.879907621
2.735042735 3.16344464 0.998185118 1.283226398 0.185701021 100 8.11965812
2.720527617 1.440677966 1.117798796 1.913043478 1.15248227 100 8.079142622
4.063205418 0.705882353 0 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
2.684563758 1.034482759 1.393728223 1.060070671 1.428571429 100 7.382550336
2.896995708 1.988950276 2.254791432 0.461361015 0.811123986 100 8.154506438
2.27014756 1.103368177 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100 6.923950057
1.108269395 0.862068966 0.826086957 0 100 #DIV/0! 100
0.611620795 0 0.307692308 -1.234567901 1.219512195 100 0.917431193
1 4.04040404 0 0.526315789 1.058201058 100 6.5
0 100 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100
I have a different system now so its easier to calculate but its alot harder to post.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
BEAUTIFUL Mind by CHris Powell
Today I went to an amazing Lecture by ABCs very own Chris Powell
He is such an inspiration to me!
here is the link you can go watch the lecture too
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wsuconvocations
He talks about Transforming yourself and a BEAUTIFUL Mind
I urge you to check it out. If you are doing my weight loss challenge you get 2 points for watching it!
He is such an inspiration to me!
here is the link you can go watch the lecture too
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wsuconvocations
He talks about Transforming yourself and a BEAUTIFUL Mind
I urge you to check it out. If you are doing my weight loss challenge you get 2 points for watching it!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Week 2
ID # % WEEK 1 % WEEK 2 TOTAL %
Lyndsi -0.80% -0.00% -0.80%
001 -0.64% -1.35% -1.99%
002 -0.49% -0.49% -0.99%
003 -2.31% -0.00% -2.31%
004 -2.46% -1.17% -1.19%
005 -2.63% -0.00% -2.63%
006 -2.05% -0.79% -2.82%
007 -0.48% -0.00% -0.48%
008 -2.47% -1.32% -3.76%
009 -3.41% -1.56% -4.92%
010 -3.71% -0.81% -4.49%
011 -3.11% -0.73% -3.82%
012 -2.20% +1.50% -0.73%
013 -1.23% -1.25% -2.55%
014 -0.78% -0.79% -1.57%
015 -3.34% -0.22% -3.56%
016 -2.95% -0.47% -4.40%
017 -2.25% -1.91% -4.13%
018 -0.95% -1.50% -2.45%
019 -2.05% -1.54% -3.60%
020 -1.59% -0.49% -1.75%
021 -0.00% -1.15% -1.15%
022 +0.35% -3.56% -3.21%
023 -0.00% -0.00% -0.00%
024 -3.16% -1.63% -4.75%
025 -0.66% -0.44% -1.10%
026 -0.13% -2.16% -2.16%
027 -2.84% -0.44% -3.27%
028 -2.06% -1.73% -3.75%
029 -1.61% -0.21% -1.82%
030 -2.54% -1.65% -4.16%
031 -2.74% -3.16% -5.81%
032 -2.72% -1.44% -4.12%
033 -4.06% -0.71% -4.47%
034 -XXX -XXX -XXX
035 -2.68% -1.03% -3.69%
036 -2.90% -1.99% -4.83%
037 -2.27% -1.10% -3.34%
038 -1.11% -0.86% -1.96%
039 -0.62% -0.00% -0.62%
040 -1.00% -4.04% -5.00%
041 -0.00% -xxx -xxx
Congrats to #40... Girls are kicking butt!
Lyndsi -0.80% -0.00% -0.80%
001 -0.64% -1.35% -1.99%
002 -0.49% -0.49% -0.99%
003 -2.31% -0.00% -2.31%
004 -2.46% -1.17% -1.19%
005 -2.63% -0.00% -2.63%
006 -2.05% -0.79% -2.82%
007 -0.48% -0.00% -0.48%
008 -2.47% -1.32% -3.76%
009 -3.41% -1.56% -4.92%
010 -3.71% -0.81% -4.49%
011 -3.11% -0.73% -3.82%
012 -2.20% +1.50% -0.73%
013 -1.23% -1.25% -2.55%
014 -0.78% -0.79% -1.57%
015 -3.34% -0.22% -3.56%
016 -2.95% -0.47% -4.40%
017 -2.25% -1.91% -4.13%
018 -0.95% -1.50% -2.45%
019 -2.05% -1.54% -3.60%
020 -1.59% -0.49% -1.75%
021 -0.00% -1.15% -1.15%
022 +0.35% -3.56% -3.21%
023 -0.00% -0.00% -0.00%
024 -3.16% -1.63% -4.75%
025 -0.66% -0.44% -1.10%
026 -0.13% -2.16% -2.16%
027 -2.84% -0.44% -3.27%
028 -2.06% -1.73% -3.75%
029 -1.61% -0.21% -1.82%
030 -2.54% -1.65% -4.16%
031 -2.74% -3.16% -5.81%
032 -2.72% -1.44% -4.12%
033 -4.06% -0.71% -4.47%
034 -XXX -XXX -XXX
035 -2.68% -1.03% -3.69%
036 -2.90% -1.99% -4.83%
037 -2.27% -1.10% -3.34%
038 -1.11% -0.86% -1.96%
039 -0.62% -0.00% -0.62%
040 -1.00% -4.04% -5.00%
041 -0.00% -xxx -xxx
Congrats to #40... Girls are kicking butt!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
My motivation for the week
I would like to share an email I received from one of my contestants
Message body
Thanks, Lyndsi.
So, a quick story for you. On new year's eve, I helped a friend move a piano and as a result, I pinched a nerve in my back and have literally not been able to sit, stand or walk for 2 weeks! It has been a terrible experience- I've seen 3 doctors and have been visiting the chiropractor several times a week.
But the challenge has kept me eating right. I have been losing weight consistently and think I will have a really good weigh-in tomorrow. (I'll send the numbers in the afternoon). My back is improving and I hope that through my weight loss, I will be much less likely to injure myself again. (I will also never help move a piano again!)
Anyway, thanks for doing this challenge. It is helping me stay on track. You are helping good things happen and I am appreciative. All the best,
- Joel
Message body
Thanks, Lyndsi.
So, a quick story for you. On new year's eve, I helped a friend move a piano and as a result, I pinched a nerve in my back and have literally not been able to sit, stand or walk for 2 weeks! It has been a terrible experience- I've seen 3 doctors and have been visiting the chiropractor several times a week.
But the challenge has kept me eating right. I have been losing weight consistently and think I will have a really good weigh-in tomorrow. (I'll send the numbers in the afternoon). My back is improving and I hope that through my weight loss, I will be much less likely to injure myself again. (I will also never help move a piano again!)
Anyway, thanks for doing this challenge. It is helping me stay on track. You are helping good things happen and I am appreciative. All the best,
- Joel
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